The objective of this assignment was to help the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Armenia (MOFE) strengthen its capacity and preparation to introduce and implement a Government Financial Management Information System (GFMIS).A core task of the assignment was to assist the MOFE prepare detailed technical specifications for the application software, hardware and network equipment solutions developed for the GFMIS. Another critical deliverable was an enhanced implementation strategy for the MOFE to implement the GFMIS under the framework of overall Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms.

Design country wide telecommunication network to support the system

Prepare Technical Requirements for the system in accordance with the World Bank standards

Prepare Implementation Plan for the introduction of the new system

Prepare tender documents for the purchase of the new system in accordance with the World Bank requirements

Train a group of MOFE staff on procurement of Information Systems following the prepared tender documents and the World Bank methodology

Hold seminars for senior public sector officials to familiarise them with the concepts of the new system and the changes that it will bring.